Why is there a (3) next to my iPhone on my device list

Why is there a (3) next to my iPhone on my device list?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 29, 2022 10:37 AM

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GreeniusGenius

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Posted on Apr 29, 2022 10:38 AM

If there were other devices called say, 'Jpet's iPhone' previously on the same Apple ID, it will have appended brackets with a number to prevent duplicate names.

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GreeniusGenius

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Apr 29, 2022 10:38 AM in response to Jpet2404

If there were other devices called say, 'Jpet's iPhone' previously on the same Apple ID, it will have appended brackets with a number to prevent duplicate names.

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